5 Things Artists Should Know About the Festival Business
5 Things Artists Should Know About the Festival Business
Festivals can be an effective way for artists and entertainers to get exposure and build up a fan base — if they underst... Read more
19 Jul 2022
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16mins
5 Instagram Mistakes to Avoid
5 Instagram Mistakes to Avoid
Instagram can be a powerful marketing tools for Detroit artists and entertainers…if you know how to use it properly. In ... Read more
10 May 2022
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34mins
How to Give a Great Interview
How to Give a Great Interview
Now that technology has made it easy for anyone to create podcasts, blogs, and YouTube channels, there are more opportun... Read more
5 Apr 2022
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23mins
Meet the Beatboxer who won Detroit's Big Shot Talent Competition
Meet the Beatboxer who won Detroit's Big Shot Talent Competition
The D Brief hosted Detroit's Big Shot talent competition in the fall of 2021. The contest featured musicians, comedians,... Read more
15 Dec 2021
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28mins
How Artists Can Develop the Skill of Improvisation
How Artists Can Develop the Skill of Improvisation
The ability to improvise is an important skill for artists. Like all skills, it has to be developed through practice. Ja... Read more
21 Sep 2021
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19mins
What Unconventional Maps Can Teach Us About Detroit History
What Unconventional Maps Can Teach Us About Detroit History
There are many different "lenses" that you can use when looking at the history of a city's culture. For example, you can... Read more
15 Sep 2021
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18mins
How Artists Can Turn Their Hobbies Into Sustainable Businesses
How Artists Can Turn Their Hobbies Into Sustainable Businesses
Over and over again, we hear Detroit artists ask how they can take their passion and turn it into a full-time business t... Read more
7 Sep 2021
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14mins
How to Get Your Act Booked at Live Events
How to Get Your Act Booked at Live Events
Up and coming artists are constantly asking how they can get booked at festivals. Jaime Wilkins is the Entertainment Dir... Read more
31 Aug 2021
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18mins
How a Detroiter Turned Her Depression into a Selfie Museum
How a Detroiter Turned Her Depression into a Selfie Museum
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused many people, especially artists, to battle with depression. To deal with her anxiety, C... Read more
24 Aug 2021
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12mins
How New Technologies Are Expanding What Artists Can Do with Murals
How New Technologies Are Expanding What Artists Can Do with Murals
New technologies are not only changing the way that people consume art, but are also changing the content of the art its... Read more
17 Aug 2021
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21mins